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Built Upon a CornerStone
With a philosophy that puts his employees first, his customers second and shareholders last, Steve Adkins has built CornerStone One into a full-service mechanical contracting company.
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PHC News
April 2026
Volume: 25
Edition: 4
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Reimagining Plumbing and Piping Safety: A Review and Overhaul of Pressure Testing
Overhauling company policies, updating training programs, collaborating with manufacturers and trade organizations, and simplifying access to safety tools help achieve zero pressure-testing safety incidents.
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A Guide to Multifamily Electric Water Heating
PHCPPros working in multifamily housing face a distinct set of challenges and opportunities.
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Repair, Replace or Wait It Out?
How to navigate HVAC decisions in a time of ongoing uncertainty.
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Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. — A Century of Strength
For 100 years, the name Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has meant more than cast iron and drains.
It has meant family, craft and a promise to show up for one another.
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Commercial Water Heating Market Braces for Changes
Contractors must prepare to shift to condensing products, and also understand venting requirements, electrical upgrades and condensate disposal.
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A Faster Way to Find Crossflow Problems
Point-of-use mixing valves with built-in visual indicators and serviceable components are simplifying
troubleshooting and repairs.
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Women in PHCP 2026
Celebrating 13 women driving change and shaping the future of the plumbing, heating, cooling, and piping industry.
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Construction Technology
Inside the Buy-vs-Build Software Dilemma
A real-world example of the benefits and challenges of custom-built digital tools for fabrication work, highlighting the long-term commitment required for innovation in construction technology.
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Contractor Culture
It’s Not What You Know. It’s What You Notice.
The Five Cs that separate managers from leaders in the skilled trades and why the gap is costing companies their best people.
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Coach's Corner
To Retain New Technicians, the First 30 Days are Make-or-Break
Consistent leadership, clear expectations, mentoring, regular check-ins and a deliberate 30-day review help new hires feel supported and confident, significantly improving retention.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
Success Is In the Dough
If you deliver excellence, consumers will be looking for you.
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Oil Burner Maintenance
Oil’s Well that Ends Well!
The essential checks and troubleshooting steps every pro should follow to keep oil-fired systems running clean, safe and, most importantly, leak-free.
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Boiler Room Detective
Steam for Brewing and Distilling vs. Steam for Comfort Heating
Understanding the differences is critical for efficiency, reliability, corrosion control and long boiler life.
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